House Bill 5761
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Ending Maternal Mortality Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 10, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5761
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Ending Maternal Mortality Act of 2018
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to publish every two years a national plan to reduce the rate of preventable maternal mortality (maternal deaths that occur during or within 12 months of pregnancy). Each plan must address specific issues relating to maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to a woman's health), such as issues surrounding public awareness, at-risk populations and disparities, and quality of care.
May 10, 2018
05/15/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3958)
05/10/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/10/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:33 PM